Rik de Rooij

Psycholoog

iPractice Amsterdam

Dutch, English

100% online therapie

Rik is an online psychologist at iPractice. He earned his master's degree in clinical neuropsychology from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and gained experience in both a hospital and a nursing home, working with elderly people with dementia and psychological issues following a stroke.

Make an appointment

Symptoms

Anxiety Disorder

We all get scared sometimes. But what if those fears get in the way of your daily functioning? Read about what exactly an anxiety disorder is and how to recognize anxiety by its mental and physical symptoms.

Lees meer

Trauma

A trauma arises after a severe event. Memories keep intruding, and you suffer from anxious thoughts and flashbacks to the specific moment. Find more information about when you have a trauma, the possible causes, and what you can do if you have a trauma.

Lees meer

Burn-out

Burnout is your body’s response to experiencing too much stress. Your physical and mental reserves are depleted because, for example, you’re experiencing a toxic situation at work. It could also be the result of having to care for a sick friend or family member, intense periods of study, or long-term financial concerns.

Lees meer

Negative self-image

A negative self-image can make you extremely insecure and be a real hindrance. Fortunately, a negative self-image is based on learned beliefs: Which means it’s possible to unlearn these things.

Lees meer

Stress

Stress literally means “tension” or “pressure.” There’s a difference between healthy stress, like before an exciting event, and unhealthy stress that lasts for a longer time. Stress symptoms can show up in your body, mind, behavior, or thoughts. Think of a rapid heartbeat, increased breathing, irritability, restlessness, trouble concentrating or sleeping, and turning to things like alcohol, drugs, or food. Persistent or chronic stress should be taken seriously. If you’re concerned, always consult your general practitioner or a psychologist.

Lees meer

Specialized in

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment method in psychology. It is commonly used for anxiety disorders, trauma and depression. Learn more about CBT, how it works and when it is an appropriate form of treatment.

Lees meer

ACT

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that focuses on six different skills. It teaches you to take a more flexible approach when tackling the problems that you encounter in life. Are you interested to know how this type of therapy works? Read this article to learn more.

Lees meer

Over Rik de Rooij

Rik is an online psychologist at iPractice. He earned his master’s degree in clinical neuropsychology from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and gained experience in both a hospital and a nursing home, working with elderly people with dementia and psychological issues following a stroke.

Rik uses CBT and ACT to work together with his clients to achieve positive behavioral changes. With his background in neuropsychology and experience with diverse populations, Rik is capable of using a personalized approach that aligns with the specific needs of his clients.

Rik is speaks both Dutch and English.

At iPractice, you’ll have personal conversations and active support between sessions. That’s how we create lasting change, together.

Rik de Rooij

Get started with iPractice?

Make an appointment